McDowell Sonoran Conservancy

Scottsdale’s McDowell Sonoran Preserve, including the beautiful McDowell Mountains, currently encompasses more than 30,000 contiguous acres with almost 170 miles of trails. Trailhead gates are open from sunrise to sunset and there is no charge for parking or access. There are five major trailheads: Brown's Ranch Trailhead and the popular Tom's Thumb in the north; centrally-located Gateway Trailhead (shown on the listing map); and Lost Dog Wash & Sunrise Trailheads in the southern area.